Location & Surroundings
La Escondida is a mine(s) in Coquimbo Region, Chile, at 344 m elevation. The nearest larger town is La Serena, 17 km to the west. The national capital Santiago is about 405 km to the south. The nearest airport is La Florida Airport, 13 km away.
Basic Data
- Type mine(s) (MN)
- a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 50' 58" S, 71° 5' 20" W
- Elevation DEM: 344 m
- Timezone America/Santiago
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Phone Prefix +56
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:50
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 19:58
- Day length 12 h 58 min
Other mine(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Escondida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Escondida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 20.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
3.6 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 20.9 | 3.6 | 273 | 47 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 0.4 | 187 | 74 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 209.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 95 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.4 | 283 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 4.1 | 259 | 51 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 790.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.8 | 1.6 | 271 | 71 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 365.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.0 | 0.5 | 266 | 84 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.8 | 309 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 56.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 6.7 | 306 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 860.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 1.9 | 262 | 68 | 1,014.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 95 | 395.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 1.4 | 189 | 75 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 0.7 | 199 | 70 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.0 | 4.7 | 267 | 51 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 728.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Escondida?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 20.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 790 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Escondida today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 19:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 58m.
What is the local time in La Escondida?
Local time is 01:50. Time zone: America/Santiago (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is La Escondida?
La Escondida is a mine(s).
What is the elevation of La Escondida?
DEM 344 m.
Where is La Escondida located?
It is at -29.84941, -71.08878 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Escondida in?
It is in Chile.